Themes & Streams
How the Convention Theme Is Explored
The convention program is organized into five streams. Each stream explores the annual theme from a different angle, helping attendees choose sessions that best match their interests, responsibilities, and stage of life.
You may attend sessions from multiple streams throughout the convention.
Individual – Understanding Islam
This stream focuses on developing a clear, God-centered understanding of Islam and how it shapes the way we think, act, and respond to challenges.
Sessions explore how to:
- Build a strong Islamic worldview grounded in the Qur’an
- Strengthen faith and clarity between truth and falsehood
- Develop resilience, steadfastness, and spiritual confidence
- Remain anchored in faith during personal and societal challenges
This stream is ideal for anyone seeking deeper personal growth and clarity of belief.
Sample Session – Islam is Like Water: Universal Message of the Qur’an – Fadel Soliman
Family – Parenting, Youth, and Well-Being
The family is the foundation of a healthy Muslim community. This stream focuses on how Islamic teachings guide family life, parenting and mental well-being.
Sessions explore:
- Parenting through an Islamic framework
- Supporting youth through modern challenges
- Strengthening family bonds through faith
- Nurturing emotional and spiritual well-being at home
This stream is designed for parents, caregivers, and those involved in family and youth support.
Sample Session – Drawing the Line at Home at Work & for the Community – Haleh Banani, Dawud Walid & Nimao Ali
Community Building & Activism
Faith is not only personal—it is lived through action. This stream focuses on translating Islamic values into meaningful engagement within our communities and society.
Sessions address:
- Individual and collective responsibility
- Community leadership and organization
- Advocacy, daʿwah, and civic engagement
- Upholding Islamic values in public and professional spaces
This stream is suited for those involved in community work, leadership, and social impact
Sample Session- Boycott Matters – Sami Hamdi’s Must-Watch Speech on Palestine
Ummah – Justice, Responsibility, and Reform
Islam teaches a shared responsibility toward the global Ummah. This stream examines contemporary challenges facing Muslims worldwide and is for attendees interested in global issues and collective responsibility.
Sample Session – State of the Muslim Ummah | Panel with Ovamir Anjum, Tom Facchine & Mohamed AbuTaleb
